• Full time role + Based in Lower Hutt.
• Extra annual leave + Paid wellbeing days + Increased KiwiSaver contribution
• NEW pay steps from $76,208.00 - $98,388.00 + Grow your career within the Mental health Sector

In an environment focused on mental health and addiction, apply your understanding of occupational therapy + achieve best health outcomes for tangata whai ora

Pathways | Mō mātou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• NEW pay steps from $74,349.00 - $95,988.00 (Dependent on experience)
• Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)
• Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
• Increased KiwiSaver contribution
• Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau.
• Perk + Perk plus discount app
• Income continuance plan
• Wise Group House, contents, and car insurance plan
• Specsavers discount
• Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
• Financial risk and planning review
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
This Registered Occupational Therapist role is based in our Acute Alternative Hutt Day service which provides an alternative care option to traditional hospital settings for people in mental distress, with high mental health support needs

Some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that service provision has a whānau focus and that whānau engagement happens in your practice.
• Role model a focus on inspiring wellbeing and working to deliver innovative, responsive, high-quality services.
• Develop effective and versatile methods of communication.
• Provide both individual and group based occupational therapy intervention with whaiora and taiohi
• Ensure individual support/goals plans are developed and reviewed in collaboration with stakeholders including physical, emotional and spiritual aspirations
• Hours include: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm, with an afterhours on call component

About You | Mōu
You will be:

• A recognised Occupational Therapist tertiary qualification.
• A current full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
• An understanding of what you need for your own wellbeing.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Applications Close | Rā Katinga: 6 January 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date. Please note, due to the Christmas period our communication may be limited, and we will endeavour to respond to your application after 6 January 2025.

Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PW-Occupational-Therapist.pdf

Contact | Korero: Mahoro King- mahoro.king@pathways.co.nz for any queries

For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.